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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Queen's University Belfast both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Law. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Queen's University Belfast is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#701
QS World
#174
#501
THE World
#198
#84
Guardian UK
#36
1891
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Queen's University Belfast

85.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
21.9%

International

International student share

291
494

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
1

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%
VS

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%

Subjects

29 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Queen's University Belfast

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Clinical & Health Psychology, Ancient Languages, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Queen's University Belfast
£20,800

Queen's University Belfast is about £1,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Queen's University Belfast
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Queen's University Belfast

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction78%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Queen's University Belfast is about £1,200 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Goldsmiths, University of London and Queen's University Belfast?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Management, History, Social Work, Anthropology, Mathematics and 17 more.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Queen's University Belfast?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 10 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies and 2 more.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 64 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, French, Irish Studies and 56 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses